Khuchap Monastery
| Khujabi Monastery | |
|---|---|
 Khujabi Monastery | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Georgian Orthodox |
| Location | |
| Location | Marneuli, Georgia |
 | |
| Geographic coordinates | 41°12′06″N 44°34′03″E / 41.20167°N 44.56750°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Church |
| Style | Tetraconch |
| Completed | 12-13th AD |
Khujabi Monastery — Georgian orthodox monastery dedicated to Our Lady of Iviron. It's situated in Marneuli Municipality, Georgia, near Akhkerpy village.[1][2][3]
Its proporcions, decor and style are similar to group of monuments XII-XIII centuries such as Betania, Kvatakhevi, Akhtala.
Tholobate is heavily carved, facade is covered with stone color of wine and gold. Interior is painted with orthodox icons; there are preserved Georgian Asomtavruli inscriptions. Ktetorian inscriptions have been erased by Armenians in XIXth.[4]
Apart from the main church Khujabi monastery consists of narthex and several ruined buildings.
41°12′06″N 44°34′03″E / 41.20167°N 44.56750°E
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